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Thursday, Apr 25

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Fallout 4: release date for free next gen update for Xbox, PS5 and PC

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The Fallout 4 update brings polished visuals and new quests to the open-world adventure game

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How to watch Apple's iPad event live

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Stay tuned if you want to know what’s next for the iPad tablet series

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Our pick of 7 of the best original Apple TV+ shows, from Slow Horses to Severance

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Looking for something excellent to watch this week? Why not try one of these gripping shows

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Bioluminescence first evolved in animals at least 540 million years ago – study

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The findings push back the previous oldest dated example of the trait by nearly 300 million years.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Fortnite now lets you block toxic emotes from the game

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Here’s how to use the new setting to mute donkey laughs and loser signs

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Tech giants agree to child safety principles around generative AI

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Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI have signed up to the safety commitments, which are being led by child online safety organisations.

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Is Fortnite down? Players report server issues as v29.30 update arrives

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There is usually a few hours of server downtime before major updates to the game

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What are Tim Tams and where can I buy them? The iconic Aussie treat, explained

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You can order Tim Tams straight to your door through Deliveroo

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Tinder adds 'share my date' safety feature to dating app

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Share My Date will launch in the upcoming months in the UK and other countries

Monday, Apr 22

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Grindr faces UK lawsuit for 'revealing users' HIV status' with thousands affected in alleged data breach

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Law firm claims thousands of Grindr users may have had their personal details shared

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OPINION - Earth Day 2024: As the climate descends into chaos, we need to be mindful of greenwashing

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Today is Earth Day. Mean anything to you? On April 22, 1970, a Wisconsin senator launched it to put environmentalism in the spotlight. But shouldn’t we care about our natural world every day? As news reports show, the climate is in chaos.…

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Earth Day: How to clean up space junk - Tech & Science Daily podcast

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All the stories from Monday’s episode of the Tech & Science Daily podcast.

When is the next Fortnite update? Version 29.30 lets you keep Lego farm animals and more

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Lego Fortnite players will be able to bring the game’s adorable animals back to their villages

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Pilot scheme to give AI regulation advice to businesses

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The new hub will offer ‘informal advice’ to AI developers on how to safely develop and release new AI models.

Friday, Apr 19

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The world’s first fully AI-generated film is being roundly trolled online

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Next Stop Paris will be a romantic story, written by humans, but with visuals created by artificial intelligence

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Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from Chinese App Store

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The Chinese government ordered the iPhone maker to delete the apps due to ‘national security concerns’

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Meta unveils latest AI model as chatbot competition intensifies

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Facebook’s parent company said it believed the new Llama 3 model made its Meta AI assistant the ‘most intelligent’ one you can use for free.

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When is Google I/O 2024? Event could feature a new VR headset, Pixel phone, and Android 15

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The next Google event is almost upon us, but what will I/O 2024 uncover?

Thursday, Apr 18

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UK tech firm Nothing to integrate ChatGPT into its devices

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The firm is bringing AI to its smartphones and earbuds.

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Housing association reprimanded after residents’ data compromised

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A Clyde Valley Housing Association computer system enabled residents to access each other’s personal data.

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What is a black hole and can it affect Earth?

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Nothing can escape the gravitational vortex of a black hole, as gas and radiation rage in a swirling eddy around the brink of the abyss

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Spotify accounts 'hacked': users locked out by hijackers who followed fake bands and played random songs

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The music streaming service has fallen victim to a cyberattack that involved stolen credentials used to log in to users’ accounts

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Xbox Game Pass announces more April games — including three day-one titles

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Game Pass Core members will also be able to play Deep Rock Galactic and Wreckfest next week

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Tuesday, Apr 16

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Best alternatives to Sky TV in the UK 2024: Which streaming site offers the best value?

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From Prime Video and Disney Plus to Netflix and Apple TV: black mirror, who’s the fairest of them all?

Best writing desks to elevate your home office in 2024

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For starting your first novel or finishing your next

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Lyrid meteor shower: What to look for in the skies this week

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The first big meteor shower of 2024 is nearly upon us. Here’s how to enjoy it

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Pokémon Go is getting a major overhaul, with updates to visuals, maps and avatars

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A bunch of upcoming Pokémon Go updates will attempt to refresh this classic augmented reality mobile game

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X may start charging new users to post, says Elon Musk

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The billionaire owner of the social media platform appeared to confirm it will begin charging all new users to interact with content on the site.

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Is Facebook down? Users report outages and problems seeing their feeds

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According to Downdetector, a jump in reports of issues accessing Facebook began around 5am on Tuesday